Base cover, Removing the base cover, Replacing the base cover – Dell Adamo XPS (Late 2009) User Manual
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Base Cover
Adamo XPS™ Service Manual
Removing the Base Cover
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the system board (see
Removing the System Board
).
3.
Remove the display assembly (see
Removing the Display Assembly
).
4.
Remove the right daughter board (see
Removing the Right Daughter Board
).
5.
Remove the left daughter board (see
Removing the Left Daughter Board
).
6.
Remove the bridge battery (see
Removing the Bridge Battery
).
7.
Remove the two screws that secure the counterweights to the base cover.
8.
Pry and lift the counterweights away from the base cover.
Replacing the Base Cover
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Use the adhesive on the counterweights and adhere them to the base cover.
3.
Replace the two screws that secure the counterweights to the base cover.
4.
Replace the bridge battery (see
Replacing the Bridge Battery
).
WARNING:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION:
Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION:
To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
Removing the Computer Battery
) before working inside
the computer.
1 screws (2) 2 counterweights (2)